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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 989.60 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 989.60 and 386.10 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 989.60 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/989.60 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 989.60 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 382,082.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,082.63/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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